Jose Francisco Rivera, 57, is shown in a booking photo provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Rivera was arrested on Feb. 3, 2025, in connection with an armed robbery and stabbing at a convenience store in Ocala, FL. He is being held without bond.
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8 months ago
Suspect Jose Francisco Rivera accused of stabbing victim during robbery, held without bond

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jose Francisco Rivera leading to his detention without bond.

Deputies were able to apprehend Al Johnson Jr., 35, following an intense pursuit.
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8 months ago
High-speed 100 MPH chase in Marion County captured on dashcam | WATCH

A routine traffic stop near Time Nightclub turned into a dangerous pursuit as Al Johnson Jr. led Marion County deputies on a high-speed chase, reaching over 100 MPH before his dramatic arrest.

Denny Burns, 50, is held without bond at the Marion County Jail.
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8 months ago
“You’re gonna get dog bit”: Bodycam footage shows K-9 tracking down, biting runaway criminal

Deputies dispatched the K-9 to track down 50-year-old Denny Burns, who was wanted for violating his probation.

Earl James Okine, 35, is facing charges of drug and firearm possession.
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8 months ago
Former Florida Gator football player arrested for drug, firearm possession

Ex-Gators defensive end Earl Okine, who played for Florida from 2008-2012, was arrested after deputies discovered meth, marijuana, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop.

Bentley Vradenburg, 15, faces charges of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
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8 months ago
UPDATE: Car theft solved after father leads deputies to son’s arrest

Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the father of 15-year-old Bentley Vradenburg recognized him through images posted online.

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8 months ago
Marion County deputies arrest repeat DUI offender after citizen reports erratic driving

James Wilgor, a repeat DUI offender, was arrested after deputies found him exhibiting signs of impairment, with vodka bottles in his vehicle and a history of DUI convictions in Ohio.

Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey of the Lady Lake Police Department pulls over Donald Eugene Fields II during a routine traffic stop on January 26, 2025. The stop led to Fields' capture, who was wanted by the FBI as one of their Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives. Body cam footage captured the moment that resulted in Fields' arrest on charges including child sex trafficking and child rape.
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8 months ago
Lady Lake Police capture FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Donald Fields II | VIDEO

Fields, wanted for child sex trafficking and child rape, was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Lady Lake on January 26, 2025.

Brayan Alvarez-Torres, 17, is charged with multiple counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
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8 months ago
17-year-old arrested after sharing child pornography in exchange for video game rank

Detectives say 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Torres was exchanging child pornography for a higher “rank” in a video game.

Jerrell Lamont Smith, 40, was found guilty on all charges related to his 2023 arrest.
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8 months ago
Marion County man found guilty on five child sexual assault charges

A 40-year-old resident was convicted in a lewd or lascivious molestation case, bringing justice for underage victim.

Footage from a Ring Camera captured two men stealing from a local business.
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8 months ago
UPDATE: Belleview police arrest one in connection with burglary

Footage from a Ring doorbell captured two men stealing from a local business; BPD is withholding the name of the business as investigation continues.

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